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Research Articles

Virgin Coconut Oil Alleviates Dextran Sulphate–Induced Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Modulates Inflammation and Immune Response in Mice

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Pages 261-271 | Received 23 Jun 2023, Accepted 29 Sep 2023, Published online: 31 Oct 2023

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